Metallicum explores a single sound to bring out and emphasise the many qualities that can exist within it and exploit these to aurally aesthetic effect.

This multi-channel performance incorporates live mixing and music panned via 12 speakers, placed in a circular/elliptical shape around the space.

Ustaszewski wants to affect and challenge people's perception of musical ideas and music creation via this live mixing and panning combination to make the music 'move' around the space, both smoothly from one speaker to the adjacent speaker, and in an angular manner

Anya Ustaszewski: Composer/Sonic Artist

Suitable for all ages

No use of text

Does not require a clear understanding of English or any other language

Live music performance

Not currently available with BSL interpretation, audio description or captioning

No. of performers: 1

No. of people on tour: 1

Suitable for studio or small theatre space, up to 400 seats

Suitable for rural touring

Available for touring from October 2009

None currently

I have been interested in music since childhood and studied an MA in composition at the University of Sussex. I am autistic and experience hyperacusis and I like to use this to exploit the aesthetic qualities of individual sound and create music that demonstrates my sensory world. I have performed music with Heart n Soul and have worked on various projects with Drake Music

During 2008 I have performed with Heart n Soul, including at their club zone at the 2008 Liberty Festival in Trafalgar Square. I have also performed at the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood, City Hall and the Houses of Parliament.